How far is Circle Pines, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Circle Pines, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.66 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.92 mi
11.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.92 mi
Kilometers
11.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.66 mi
Kilometers
17.15 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Circle Pines
Wed, Apr 22, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Circle Pines
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 6:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Circle Pines
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Lake Park
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Circle Pines
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Co on Rapids
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Circle Pines and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Circle Pines and Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossway Drive

    100 m · 15 sec · Crossway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Drive

    87 m · 17 sec · Pine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1697 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    1321 ft · 16 sec · MN-610

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue

    1993 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    2680 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    3017 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1598 ft · 44 sec · East River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Circle Pines and Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 37%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.12 mi · 20%
University Avenue Northeast
1.52 mi · 14%
85th Avenue Northwest
1.08 mi · 10%
I 35W South
0.82 mi · 8%
CR 51
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

3.47 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake Park
00h 09m from Circle Pines
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Circle Pines and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Circle Pines to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Circle Pines and 5.3 miles from Co on Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Circle Pines and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spring Lake Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Lake Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Circle Pines and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 6.92 mi (11.14 km).

Circle Pines

#1 Circle Pines

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,928
Coordinates45.1485800, -93.1516100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Co on Rapids

#2 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Pines (-93.15161, 45.14858)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.71
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.36 $2.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.39 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $4.86 $1.85 $3.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Circle Pines and Co on Rapids. The current time is 18:28:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.